{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fd310d0aa-fad3-4372-88d2-e51e4d510e8d","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"From Startup Grind to Inner Peace: The Expansion State Method with Matthias Schmitt\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/d310d0aa-fad3-4372-88d2-e51e4d510e8d\"></iframe>","title":"From Startup Grind to Inner Peace: The Expansion State Method with Matthias Schmitt","description":"&lt;p&gt;Success doesn\u2019t always mean fulfillment. In this episode of &lt;em&gt;This Blend&lt;/em&gt;, host Sana sits down with &lt;strong&gt;Matthias Schmitt&lt;/strong&gt;, a &lt;strong&gt;4x founder, speaker, and executive coach&lt;/strong&gt;, to discuss the &lt;strong&gt;hidden costs of success&lt;/strong&gt; and why &lt;strong&gt;hustle culture leads to burnout&lt;/strong&gt;. Matthias shares his &lt;strong&gt;journey from building multi-million dollar companies to hitting a breaking point&lt;/strong&gt;, leading him to develop the &lt;strong&gt;Expansion State Method&lt;/strong&gt;\u2014a framework that helps high achievers shift from &lt;strong&gt;burnout to fulfillment&lt;/strong&gt;. They dive into:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;moment of realization&lt;/strong&gt; that changed Matthias\u2019 life.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How &lt;strong&gt;early childhood beliefs shape entrepreneurial drive&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;importance of somatic healing and emotional mastery&lt;/strong&gt; for sustainable success.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why &lt;strong&gt;a calm nervous system is the new definition of success&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How &lt;strong&gt;founders can build thriving businesses without sacrificing well-being&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;#39;re an &lt;strong&gt;entrepreneur navigating stress and burnout&lt;/strong&gt;, this episode is a must-listen!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Guest \u2013 Matthias Schmitt:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Matthias Schmitt is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, and executive coach who built and led high-performing teams across multiple ventures. Despite his success, he &lt;strong&gt;struggled with burnout, panic attacks, and a deep sense of emptiness&lt;/strong&gt;. His personal transformation led him to develop the &lt;strong&gt;Expansion State Method&lt;/strong&gt;, which integrates &lt;strong&gt;somatic healing, neuroscience, and personal development&lt;/strong&gt; to help leaders build &lt;strong&gt;fulfilling, high-growth businesses&lt;/strong&gt;\u2014without the cost of their health and happiness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Takeaways:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;\u2705 &lt;strong&gt;Hustle culture isn\u2019t sustainable&lt;/strong&gt;\u2014long-term success requires inner alignment.&lt;br&gt;\u2705 &lt;strong&gt;Your nervous system is the foundation of your success&lt;/strong&gt;\u2014a regulated system leads to better decision-making, creativity, and resilience.&lt;br&gt;\u2705 &lt;strong&gt;True success isn\u2019t just about money or status&lt;/strong&gt;\u2014it\u2019s about joy, fulfillment, and deep connection.&lt;br&gt;\u2705 &lt;strong&gt;Entrepreneurs must shift from survival mode to a state of flow&lt;/strong&gt;\u2014where work feels energizing, not exhausting.&lt;br&gt;\u2705 &lt;strong&gt;The most powerful competitive edge is clarity and inner peace&lt;/strong&gt;\u2014it attracts the right opportunities and people.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect with Matthias Schmitt:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;\ud83d\udd17 &lt;strong&gt;Instagram:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/matthias.schmitt.official/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferer&quot;&gt;@matthias.schmitt.official&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;\ud83d\udd17 &lt;strong&gt;LinkedIn:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthias-schmitt-4b2294a6/&quot;&gt;Matthias Schmitt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;\ud83d\udd17 &lt;strong&gt;Website:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.matthiasschmitt.eu/&quot;&gt;www.matthiasschmitt.eu&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want to be a guest on &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BizBlend&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;? DM on PodMatch!&lt;br&gt;\ud83d\udce9 &lt;strong&gt;DM Me Here:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik&quot;&gt;PodMatch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stay Connected &amp;amp; Never Miss an Episode!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;\ud83d\udce9 &lt;strong&gt;Subscribe to Newsletter:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;h","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d35d9f7b-7564-4539-8280-985b2ead5238/5f411ad6b25972f5afb6d8d7792540ea.jpg"}